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Asbestos Bill Likely to Hit Senate Floor Early Next Year
December 5, 2005
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Asbestos Bill Likely to Hit Senate Floor Early Next Year
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AsbestosNews.com takes stance on proposed Asbestos Bill.
This bill essentially puts a cap on money compensated for asbestos exposed mesothelioma victims'.
(PRWEB) December 5, 2005 - Asbestosnews.com has decided that the proposed asbestos "trust-fund" bill facing a Senate vote as early as next year is an unfair addition to the legal landscape as well as the United States Justice system.
The bill, which has been waiting for a vote since 2003, was introduced by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R - TN) in order to save companies from potentially bankrupting lawsuits stemming from asbestos related injuries.
During most of the 20th century, Asbestos was long used in building construction, fireproofing and insulation in residencies and businesses in the United States and the world.
Asbestos exposure has been linked to several health problems including the development of a rare and deadly cancer known as mesothelioma.
Because the cancer is hard to detect until it is too late, mesothelioma often results in death.
The proposed Asbestos Bill would create a $140 ...
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